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Chapter 2 - The Infant Yonko’s Awakening

Light filtered through the towering windows of the Charlotte nursery, casting long stripes across polished floors.

Katakuri's tiny eyes blinked open, adjusting to the brightness with a clarity that no ordinary newborn could possess.

His small hands flexed instinctively, testing the limits of his infant body.

Even in this fragile form, he could feel the faint hum of Haki beneath his skin—a whisper of latent power waiting to awaken.

The system pinged softly: Beginner Observation Haki detected. Growth potential: 92%.

Katakuri's mind raced, sharp and calculating. Even now… I can sense it. My body, my bloodline, my potential… everything is primed for growth.

The cries and movements of the servants around him filled the room, but Katakuri observed without alarm.

These humans are predictable… and easily leveraged.

The system displayed: Family Awareness: High. Note: Only Big Mom and household staff present. No siblings yet.

His gaze swept over the nursery: neatly arranged cribs, quiet corridors beyond, and the massive, imposing figure of Big Mom herself pacing in the distance.

Mother… immense power. Must be cautious, but also… leverage potential.

Tiny arms kicked, and a faint ripple of Conqueror's Haki brushed the air around him.

One servant paused, feeling an inexplicable unease, and Katakuri smirked inwardly. Even as an infant, subtle influence is possible.

The system advised: Tip: Use subtle Haki pulses to test environment. Observe reactions.

Katakuri considered this. One small pulse could reveal the awareness and strength of those around him.

He focused, sending out a faint wave of Haki. The servant's eyes flickered with unease, though they dismissed it as imagination.

Internal planning began immediately. Step one: learn the household hierarchy. Observe Big Mom's mood, reactions, and tendencies. Identify threats and opportunities.

Katakuri cataloged every subtle movement and expression, cross-referencing with his One Piece knowledge.

Servants approached to clean, feed, and fuss over him.

Their loyalty and fear are obvious. Useful for manipulation, training, or survival.

He studied the nearest servant—a young woman, nervous and cautious. She fears Mother. Could be useful later… or discarded if needed.

The system pinged: Stats Update: Observation Haki +0.1% XP.

Katakuri flexed his tiny fingers, sensing the latent Mochi Mochi no Mi energy in the system inventory.

Patience… the fruit will be awakened when the time is perfect.

His thoughts shifted to the Bloodline Vial, Kaido's blood within him alongside Big Mom's.

Yonko-level blood… even in infancy, it grants tremendous latent power. Must cultivate carefully.

He imagined combining the bloodlines slowly to amplify Haki, durability, and Devil Fruit potential.

Control is paramount. Outgrow all expectations.

A servant cooed as she adjusted his blanket. Katakuri noted every twitch, every glance.

Even small interactions are data points. Observe and analyze.

Time passed, though slowly from a newborn's perspective. Katakuri absorbed every sensory detail.

The system guided him through infant-appropriate Haki exercises.

Tiny pulses of Armament Haki hardened his fists slightly.

Observation Haki sharpened, allowing him to detect subtle changes in the servants' intentions.

Conqueror's Haki stirred faintly, instinctual, responding to his Yonko blood.

A servant held a rattle in front of him. Katakuri tilted his head, pretending curiosity, while running calculations on balance and trajectory.

Even play is training.

System update: XP gained: +0.05% Observation Haki. Activity: Sensory Training.

Katakuri grinned faintly. Every moment counts.

He tested tiny tongue and mouth movements, gaining fine motor control.

Devil Fruit potential… dormant, but awareness exists. I can feel its energy beneath my skin.

The nursery was alive with scent, movement, and sound.

Katakuri cataloged it all, running mental simulations.

System notification: Tutorial: Use environmental observation to simulate battle scenarios.

Katakuri imagined each servant as variables in his training, predicting reactions, strengths, and weaknesses.

Practice now… act decisively later.

A midwife approached with a feeding bottle.

Tiny hands grabbed it, Haki subtly reinforcing grip.

Haki-assisted muscle control… impressive for a newborn.

He swallowed, while mentally calculating energy distribution and growth.

Even nutrition can be optimized for Haki development and physical growth.

System ping: Beginner Haki efficiency +0.02%. Bloodline Vial potential unlocked for observation.

A faint aura pulsed from his tiny body.

Kaido blood… Big Mom blood… combining these will accelerate growth exponentially.

Footsteps echoed; Big Mom herself passed by, massive shadow falling across the nursery.

Katakuri froze, tiny body still, analyzing risk.

Mother is aware of Haki far beyond normal humans. Must conceal strength carefully.

System alert: High-risk proximity detected. Suggest Haki concealment.

Conqueror's Haki faded to imperceptible pulses.

Patience… reveal nothing until the right moment.

The servants' nervous movements and the chaos of the household were now data points for his early strategy.

Observation, planning, preparation… every moment is growth.

Tiny arms flexed repeatedly, guided by system tutorials.

Muscle development, Haki awareness, strategic calculation… foundation established.

Katakuri's mind ran through plans: survival, early alliances, long-term growth, and future dominance.

I will surpass every expectation… even my own potential is underestimated.

System ping: Bloodline Vial compatible. Growth potential +0.5%.

A small grin formed across his face.

Every breath, every observation, every interaction strengthens me.

Tiny fists clenched instinctively, sensing the Mochi Mochi no Mi energy dormant within inventory.

Soon… very soon… I will awaken fully.

The chaos of the nursery faded in focus as his mind simulated battle scenarios and environmental reactions.

Every glance, every movement, every subtle hint… all is training.

His eyes narrowed with concentration, Haki pulses subtle, Mochi energy latent, Bloodline Vial potential steadily rising.

I am no ordinary infant. I am a Yonko reborn. The world will remember me.

He observed Big Mom's movements carefully, noting patterns in her gait, voice, and presence.

Understanding Mother is key… patience will yield control.

System updates reflected his progress: Observation Haki +0.15%, Armament Haki +0.1%, Conqueror's Haki +0.05%.

Katakuri flexed tiny hands, mentally noting every increment of growth.

And so, the first day of Katakuri's life continued—a fragile infant to the world, but a storm of planning, potential, and latent power already brewing within.

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